Posted on July 15, 2026
August 18 at 1:00 pm ET | A Conversation of Courage, Hope, Healing, and Lessons Learned
Twenty years ago, Julie began a journey that would forever change her life. Diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive asbestos-related cancer, Julie G. faced uncertainty, difficult decisions, and challenges that no patient or family should ever have to endure.
On August 18, we invite you to join a special Zoom event honoring Julie’s 20th Mesothelioma Warrior Anniversary. This milestone represents not only survival, but also resilience, advocacy, love, and the power of community.
During this heartfelt conversation, Julie will share her remarkable journey from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. She will reflect on the medical decisions, personal strength, and family support that helped guide her through those two decades of living beyond mesothelioma.
A Survivor’s Story: Beyond Diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis often brings fear, confusion, and many unanswered questions. Julie’s story offers an important reminder that behind every diagnosis is a person with hopes, dreams, relationships, and a future worth fighting for.
Attendees will hear Julie discuss:
- Her diagnosis journey: How she discovered she had mesothelioma and navigated the early days of uncertainty.
- Treatment decisions: The medical challenges, choices, and experiences that shaped her path forward.
- The importance of expert care: How finding knowledgeable physicians and a supportive medical team can make a meaningful difference.
- Patient and family lessons learned: The impact of mesothelioma on patients, loved ones, caregivers, and family relationships.
- Life after cancer: How Julie has embraced survivorship, advocacy, and purpose over the past 20 years, using her voice to advance education, advocacy, and community support for others affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.
Read her story here: “The Power of Public Health Advocacy: A Patient’s Perspective” – Julie’s Story
Event Details
📅 Date: August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
💻 Format: Live Zoom conversation with Julie G.
🎙️ Featured Guest: Julie G.
Registration details coming soon. This is a FREE event, and everyone is encouraged to join.
Together, let’s celebrate Julie’s extraordinary milestone and the message her journey carries for everyone affected by mesothelioma: hope, resilience, and the possibility of tomorrow.
Linda Reinstein